2011 FRESHMAN SEASON:Moved from quarterback to to wide receiver during spring practice in 2011 did not see action.

2010:Red-shirted.

HIGH SCHOOL:Graduate of Totino-Grace High School  led his team to a 13-0 record and a Class 4A State Championship in 2009  completed 73-of-129 passes (56.6 percent)  threw for 1,055 yards, 10 touchdowns and just six interceptions in 2009  added 76 rushing yards and two touchdowns during his senior season  coached by Jeff Ferguson.

PERSONAL: J.D. Pride was born Sept. 19, 1991  son of J.D. and Phyllis Pride  Pride's father John Dexter Pride Sr. played for the Gophers.